This is a drag because her appointment to get fixed is on Wednesday. Do I have to postpone the vet appointment till she's back to normal? She seems uncomfortable. All the yowling and whatnot. Is there anything I can do to help her calm down?
2006-11-03 15:08:48 · 16 answers · asked by Evildcat 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Although many vets will spay an animal during a heat cycle, it is much better not to. I would call the vet and ask what to do. If he/she is not comfortable doing the operation, postpone it. Just make sure to keep her inside away from any potential mates. The yowling is annoying, but I really don't think she's in any physical discomfort, her hormones are just at a peak and she doesn't know what to do with herself.
Why wait to spay her? During the heat cycle, there is increased blood flow to the reproductive organs: uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes...and thus an increased risk of bleeding and other complications after the surgery. Although it will probably be fine, to keep the surgical risk as low as possible, many vets prefer to wait. Same goes for spaying when pregnant--a greatly increased risk to the mother.
2006-11-03 16:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cancel the appointment, just tell the tech at check in time that you think she is in heat, and the vet will handle it. My kitten was in heat during her spaying, and there were no complications.
Try some catnip, try sitting and just loving on her. She may have some vaginal discharge, but it's normal as long as it's not excessive.
I don't think cats are in physical discomfort when they are in heat, it's just the high pressure instinct to get out there and mate. All the yowling is to call the boys.
2006-11-03 23:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes, I remember how awful that howling can be! Good news is the vet will still spay her even though she is in heat, but you might have to pay a bit more. If there are male cats lurking around outside, she can sense that, and will howl even more. Be careful around the door, she will become fast and sneaky to get out there. Also, there most likely is male cats lurking around out there, those toms can smell a female in heat and will flock around out there waiting for her....Unfortunatly, the only thing that will calm her down, is getting bred. About all you can do is plug your ears til Wednesday. Sorry.
Also, kudos to you for being a responsible pet owner and having her spayed!! Bravo!
2006-11-03 23:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by s w 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Keep the vet appointment.
2. Keep telling her that you love her and you know what she is going through.
3. Love her to pieces, I did (I scooped Angel up and said, "Mommy knows how you feel". I went and got the bubbles that she likes so much, and she calmed down. I played with her. Even got out the catnip, that really calmed her down.
2006-11-03 23:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by NBibi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you did the right thing by planning to get her spayed. Kudos to you! There are too many cat owners who let their cats roam free & have unwanted babies. But, I digress. Best thing to do before the appointment? Keep her LOCKED UP. Do not let her out of your sight-- she will try to escape as much as possible b/c she's driven by her sex drive. It doesn't matter if she's in heat--she can even be "spayed" if she is pregnant. So no worries there. Good luck, and remember to get your kitty her pain meds:)
2006-11-04 01:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by Calypso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will do it anyway. But just love on her. When she is howling like that she wants to mate. So just keep her inside, stroke her and rub her vigorously, feed her more often.
"Fixing" her will only prevent her from getting pregnant. Initially she will still feel the same desire, this will fade within a week or two and she will calm down.
2006-11-03 23:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let her go outside. Leave her inside all the time. She needs to be over it and than get it fixed immediatly. it's only thing to do for a responsible pet owner. I do not think you can fix her when she is in heat. thats all I know. ask your vet and see what he / she recommends. maybe some heating blanket would help her to relief the pain. Ask if you can give her baby aspirin half of a 21 mmgr. dosis. that's what I once had to give our cat. but ask the vet first before giving out any meds to animals.
2006-11-03 23:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
most vets will fix when in heat, but the usually charge like 10 or 20 $ more!!!
2006-11-03 23:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet and explain the problem. He will probably change her appointment to next week. You need to keep her in and put up with the racket this time. It will remind you why cats should be fixed. If anyone asks why you did it, you can ask them "Have you ever had a cat in heat?" with real feeling. They will never ask again.
2006-11-03 23:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hello,
Most vets are willing to spay cats that are in heat. Sometimes they charge a little more, but it would be worth it rather than put up with all that whining.
2006-11-03 23:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by schweetums 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋